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Saturday, September 09, 2006

Side Effects

On numerous occasions, Brian has commented on the fact that pregnant women are made more vulnerable than non-pregnant people. This is puzzling to him because he thinks that we, as females, should receive special abilities that help ensure the continuation of our species.

Take, for example, the hormone relaxin. This hormone causes the pelvic region to loosen up, allowing ample room for Baby to grow. The side effects of this same hormone include blurred vision, loose joints, and what I like to call Rubbery Leg Syndrome. (You pregnant people know what I'm talking about.)

If we were still in caveman days, a pregnant woman might be caught running for her life from a wild animal only to find that her blurry vision, loose hips, and rubbery legs cause her to fall flat on her face, thus losing any chance of survival. If mother doesn't survive, neither does baby. And another opportunity for continuation of the species has been lost.

There are several other accounts Brian has mused about regarding the state of pregnancy. I count myself lucky to live in a time where my survival isn't dependent on how fast I can run or how far I can see. Because in all seriousness, I would have tripped and fallen into a ravenous pit of hyenas were that the case.

I can, however, find a positive angle on my pregnant state:

The definite decrease in migraines.

I've had two migraines since we conceived. TWO! Previously, I was having a migraine once every four to six weeks.